Brookville High School - Echo Yearbook (Brookville, PA)

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Howard Wayland Howard is a tall, sandy-haired hoy who seems very quiet unless he is around certain people. He enjoys all kinds of sports, and he likes to read. Howard is taking the Academic Course. At present he does not know what he shall do for a vocation, but, whatever he chooses, we are sure that he will be a success. Gene Winters Gene is a very active member of 15. H. S. clubs and committees. He belongs to the Yearbook Staff, Sports Committee, Varsity Club, and Student Council. His favorite subjects are English and Chemistry. He is a champion of all sports. Gene says that he plans to join the Navy and become a prize tighter after graduation. We wonder if those two ambitions are closely related. Walter White Whitey was a regular defense player on this year’s raider eleven. He was famed for his bone-crushing tackles, but was one of the best-natured fellows to don a uniform. 'This short, well-built and goodlooking fellow is planning to enter some branch of the service after his departure from B. II. S. Margaret D. Wright Meet Margie, our class secretary for the past four years. Margie is a member of N. J. H. S., Tri-Hi-Y, and Tru-Blu. Her popularity is shown by the fact that one never can find parking place in front of her house. Margie is going to be a beautician. Majorie J. Yarmer Everyone admires Marjorie for her sterling character and golden-rule behavior. She is a very neat, quiet girl, and a worthy addition to the French Club and Library Staff. She enjoys good wholesome reading. After graduation Marjorie is going to attend Bible School. Martha Yeingst That captivating blonde from Room 217, who is often seen with that handsome man from Room 214, is Martha. Martha enjoyed many school activities such as; Tri-Hi-Y, Tru-Blu, Beam Staff, and the Echo Staff. She is an ardent sports fan. Of her scholastic activities, she prefers French. Upon completion of her high school career she intends to enter a school of beauty culture. Donny Sowers (Not pictured) Don is a very cheerful boy who gets a great deal of fun out of school life. He enjoys singing so much that he has belonged to Boys’ Chorus for four years. Don’s pet hobby is sleeping in history class. He is enrolled in the Academic curriculum of B. H. S. We wish Don a very happy future. Bruce Vasbinder (Not pictured) Bruce is one of our seniors whose great interests are agriculture and sports. Bruce, a regualr agriculture student, has been secretary of the Future Farmers of America. In the line of sports, Bruce’s special interest is football. During the past two years he played left end. He expects to serve a hitch as a Marine.

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Robert Swartz Boh is a carefree lad with a congenial personality. His penchant for mischief endeared him to his classmates. Bob belonged to Echo Staff, Sports Committee, and the Rifle Club. He enjoys all sports, to quote him, “especially hunting, football, baseball, and basketball.” Bob is contemplating a short time in the service and a career as a mechanic. Twila Swartz Sub-Deb wouldn’t be quite the same without Twila’s shy smile. Twila isn’t one to go around bragging of her abilities or accomplishments, but when the show-down comes, Twila is always prepared. She hasn’t told us her future intentions, but we know it will be something worthwhile. Lamond Swineford Lamond entered B. H. S. as a freshman and rapidly made friends and became active in school activities. She is a member of F. H. A. and the Snapshot Committee. Her favorite subject is Home Economics. Could that lie because she is planning to lie married after she is graduated? We know that Lamond will be successful as a housewife. John E. Vandervort Johnnie is a handsome boy who is well-liked by all of his class mates. He tackles most of his problems in an interested and vivacious way. He is an enthusiastic sports fan who participates in football and track. Johnnie may lie a source of good cheer when everything else seems sad. We wish him a successful career after B. H. S. Peter Vandervort Dutch, as Pete is known to us, made quite a name for himself as right tackle on this year’s football team. He is a member of the Hi-Y and Varsity Club, but his favorite ambition is hunting— hunting deer and dears. He has a desire to become a Sergeant in the Marine Corps. We know he will enliven that branch of the service. Betty Vasbinder Betty is a quiet reserved girl who is enrolled in the general course of B. H. S. She is an active student; being a member of Tri-Hi-Y, Press Club, Girl’s Chorus, and F. H. A. She would like to become a dermatologist, and we know that, because of her ambitious character, she will succeed. Happiness to you in the career of your choice, Betty. James Heller (Not pictured) Jim is one of the tall, dark, quiet boys of our class. His favorite sports are basketball and baseball. He is now employed at Hilton’s Diner, and in the near future he hopes to be in the U. S. Navy. He is a member of Future Farmers of America. Here’s wishing you a great deal of luck. Thomas Shannon (Not pictured) Tom returned to our class after having spent a semester in Kittanning. It was a pleasure to all of us to have his pleasant smile and original thoughts around. Tom belongs to the Varsity Club and Hi-Y. Although Tom has never said much about his future career, we know that his choice will carry him far.

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COMING EVENTS 1948-49 Junior Class Busy October 6—Dick Baughman and Corky Pitts are elected to lead Junior Class. November 24 — Junior Class sponsors Thanksgiving Dance. Music by Clayton Thompson. December 1-2—Annual Junior Class Play. “The Fighting Littles,” presented to appreciative audiences. May 12-13—The Junior Class honored the graduates of 194b at a banquet and a dance. Sophomores Very Active October 6—Gene McKinley elected president; Bob Siar, vice president. October 6—Dave Miller, Bill Long, Bill Hendricks, Lowanda Grube, Frank Christ, Brenda Bowser, Norma Shoves-tull, and Bob Siar were approved by the Student Council for membership to that organization. Freshmen Struggle Through October 20—Freshman initiation comes to a hectic climax after disagreeable hazing from sophomore overlords. November 10—Ray Baughman elected Freshman Class Prexy. Eighth Grade Has Good Year September 23—Room 22 elects Buddy Webster as President. September Barbara Basinger elected as President of Room 21. March—The eighth grade party was held in the gym. Seventh Grade Occupied September 9- James Martz elected President in Room 25. November 11 and December 10—Mr. Chilcott talks to Seventh Grade on experiences in Africa.